Employment Opportunities
GWAAR Job Opportunities
Public Interest Elder Law Attorney
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Inc. (GWAAR) is hiring a full-time attorney in its Elder Law Center. The attorney will assist in the supervision and training of elder benefit specialists working in Aging & Disability Resource Centers across an approximate 15-county region within the state. The attorney will also provide daily legal and technical assistance regarding state and federal public benefit programs and provide direct legal representation to older adults. Starting salary range is $64,000-$70,000 annually depending on experience.
This position requires a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to working with clients aged 60 and older, people with disabilities, and/or individuals with low income. Knowledge of state and federal benefit programs and/or health care programs is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have direct client experience in estate planning, Medicaid law, housing law, consumer law, administrative hearings, and/or general civil matters. Occasional overnight statewide travel is required.
Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled. Send cover letter and resume via email to the address below. Application materials received by June 8 will be included in the first round of review.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to info@gwaar.org
Guardianship Support Center Managing Attorney
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Inc. (GWAAR) is hiring a full-time attorney in its Elder Law & Advocacy Center. This is a full-time grant-funded position managing the Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center. The attorney will staff a statewide telephone helpline providing neutral information on adult guardianship and related matters, collaborate with statewide partners and counties to promote and educate consumers on advance directives, and participate in broad-based workgroups on guardian training and systems advocacy. The attorney will also provide direct outreach and education on adult guardianship and related topics, including presentations to professionals and consumers, a quarterly newsletter, and consumer publications available on the program website. Starting salary range is $65,000-$70,000 annually.
This position requires a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to working with and addressing the needs of vulnerable adults, their caregivers, and professionals who work with them. Knowledge of adult guardianship and advance directive options, long-term care, and/or the adult protective services system is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with state and federal benefit programs and/or have client experience in estate planning. Occasional overnight statewide travel is required.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to info@gwaar.org
GWAAR offers a generous benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, etc. Employees work mostly remotely from home offices within Wisconsin; however, there is an option to work from an office in Madison, if desired.
GWAAR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. GWAAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
